Kim Kardashian attends Marine Corps ball in North Carolina

Kim Kardashian hits the Marine Corps Ball in North Carolina Thursday, as she accompanied Sgt. Martin Gardiner to the annual gala.

Wearing a low-cut red Roland Mouret gown, Kim K made sure she could attend this event by rearranging her packed schedule. After the event, the reality star tweeted: “Just left the Marine Corps Ball. Thanks to all of the marines I had the opportunity to meet tonight ! Thank you for all that you do!,” adding “Had a great time in North Carolina!”

Gardner, a member of the ball’s planning committee, sent his invitation to Kardashian months ago. Kim K reportedly agreed to make room in her schedule, as she flew Greenville from Florida, where she is currently shooting a new season of “Kourtney & Kim Take Miami.”

Kim K isn’t the first celebrity to be asked to the Marine Corps Ball. Last year, both Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis honored the men and women in uniform by accepting their respective invitations.